Keeping It In The family: Who You Know, Not What You Know
‘It’s so, so normal’ to get a job – and especially a first job – through family connections, states the popular career agony aunt of Ask a Manager. And in a world where 7...
Author: Alexandra Jane
Poetry To Inspire And Motivate You At Work
Business, self-help and career coaching books are all very well when you want direct instruction on how to pave the way to your perfect career and state of mind. But what about when you...
Why Should You Care About This Year’s 30 Under 30?
Forbes’ famous awards under the headline ‘30 under 30’ consist of 600 places spanning 20 different categories. Over 15,000 capable, impressive young individuals are nominated, but less than 4% make the cut. As the...
Beauty Bias: Do Attractive People Really Have The Edge In The Workplace?
They have the best looking partners, a hundred gorgeous friends and an Instagram feed to die for – but do the most beautiful amongst us also have the edge when it comes to employment opportunities? A...
6 Things To Watch Out For When Reading An Employment Contract
Starting a new job can be daunting and exciting – especially if it’s your first full-time, graduate job. Whilst you should always respect your workplace and adhere to its rules and regulations, remember that...
Lunchtime Politics In The Office: Where Do You Fit?
Whether you eat out every day of the week or tend to grab a quick sandwich at your desk, none of us are immune to the presence of office lunchtime politics. But are you...
Five Top Tips For Effective Networking
Networking events can be intimidating, and are often viewed as competitive environments where an assortment of strangers work to assert their vying levels of success and charisma. For those who frequently attend such events,...